- USDA pegged US soybean plantings at 85.139 million acres (MA), above of March estimate for 84.635 MA and 83.701 MA in 2014, but below average market expectations of 85.171 MA (range 83.76-86.76 MA). USDA said it would resurvey soybean area and publish the results in August

- USDA said 94% of the US soybean crop was planted as of June 28, within market expectations, but below last year's (95%) and five-year average pace (97%). Crop condition was rated 63% good to excellent vs. 65% a week ago and 72% a year ago